Seven score in double figures as Blue Mountain tops Stillman

Blue Mountain Christian opened a 12-point halftime lead and pulled away in the second half for a 111-85 men’s basketball win over Stillman College on Thursday at Tyler Gym in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. The victory moved the Toppers to 2-0 and marked their second straight game with at least 100 points.

Seven Blue Mountain players scored in double figures. Seck Zongo led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 7-for-8 at the free-throw line. Terrence Marco also recorded a double-double, with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and blocked six shots.

Esrael Yant came off the bench to score 15 points and grab six rebounds. KJ Anderson and Zane Tipler each scored 14 points, while RJ Robinson added 11 off the bench. Anderson made three 3-pointers.

Blue Mountain led 52-40 at halftime and scored 59 points after the break. The Toppers shot 52.5% from the field, making 42 of 80 attempts, and outscored Stillman 56-28 in the paint. They also held a 50-36 rebounding edge and got 42 points from their bench.

Stillman’s De’Marreon Baldwin scored a game-high 35 points. A’Dreline Robinson added 17.

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